Bench Elementary vs Queen of Angels School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 7.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bench Elementary
Cowichan Bay · Public elementary
1,268 students
Queen of Angels School
Duncan · Independent elementary and secondary
868 students
| Measure | Bench Elementary Cowichan Bay, British Columbia | Queen of Angels School Duncan, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 45 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #697 of 1,275 | #1051 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #697 of 1,275 | #1051 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,268 | 868 |
| Enrolment | 1,268 | 868 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | – |
| Parents without a credential | – | – |
| First language not English | – | – |
| Special education | – | – |
| Identified as gifted | – | – |
| FSA literacy score | 460 | 435 |
| FSA numeracy score | 454 | 401 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 479 | 469 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 462 | 435 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 441 | 402 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 447 | 368 |
| city or town | Cowichan Bay | Duncan |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bench Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (45.1 vs 18.0).
- •Bench Elementary is the larger school with 1,268 students compared with 868.
- •Bench Elementary is a public school while Queen of Angels School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bench Elementary better than Queen of Angels School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bench Elementary ranks higher (45.1 vs 18.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bench Elementary and Queen of Angels School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Cowichan Bay and Duncan in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bench Elementary: 1,268. Queen of Angels School: 868. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bench Elementary and Queen of Angels School rank in British Columbia?
Bench Elementary is 697th of 1,275 and Queen of Angels School is 1051st of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).